The Supergen ORE Hub provides ambitious research leadership and fosters collaboration to accelerate innovation across offshore wind, wave and tidal energy, driving the clean energy transition forward.
Open to all, this event brings together academics, industry professionals, and policymakers working across offshore wind, wave, and tidal energy. Join us to discover the latest research and explore opportunities and challenges in the evolving offshore renewable energy sector.
Annual Assembly
Wednesday 22 April 2026
- 09.00 - 17.00 (optional Lab Tour 17.00 - 18.00. Limited spaces.)
- University of Warwick, The Oculus Building, CV4 7AL
Additional Activities
Tuesday 21 April 2026
- Networking reception, The Oculus Building, 18.15 - 19.45
- Early Career Forum, all day
Preliminary schedule
Assembly theme
Research and innovation to drive growth in the offshore renewable energy sector.
Morning Session
- Welcome – Prof. Deborah Greaves – University of Oxford
- Keynote presentations
- Panel Discussion and Q&A
A whole systems approach: addressing climate and biodiversity challenges to achieve environmental, economic and societal benefits
- Networking Break and Research Posters
Highlights from emerging research
Afternoon Session
- Panel Discussion and Q&A
A whole systems approach: addressing climate and biodiversity challenges to achieve environmental, economic and societal benefits
- Research updates: innovative projects in the offshore renewable energy community
- Networking Break and Research Posters
- Panel Discussion and Q&A
An inclusive environment for innovation: Building the skilled, diverse and resilient workforce, alongside the infrastructure, supply chains, and public engagement needed to scale offshore renewables and drive sustainable economic growth.
- Closing remarks and Early Career Researcher poster awards.
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- 17.10 – 17.55 Tour of the University of Warwick Labs (limited places)
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Participation from:
We're delighted to be joined by speakers from Great British Energy, the Natural Environment Research Council, The Crown Estate, Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, Vestas, NESO and the eSWEETs programme. More details to be confirmed shortly
The Annual Assembly is kindly hosted by the University of Warwick.
The Supergen ORE Hub is a collaboration of 10 leading UK Universities, well-positioned to provide cutting-edge research updates and convene key stakeholders to discuss opportunities and key challenges across the offshore renewable energy sector.
The Assembly is an in-person event, with access to recorded materials available after the event.
Register your free place. Closes Monday 20 April 2026, 17.00, or when capacity reached.
